Survey Technician

The SURVEY TECHNICIAN works under general supervision of a registered land surveyor or management position and utilizes the principles and practices of surveying/engineering to gather, analyze and monitor simple to moderately complex engineering-related data.

• Researches, files, retrieves, reviews and/or prepares a variety of engineering maps, documents, records, reports and correspondence
• Operates computer-aided design, modeling and/or other application programs
• Locates utilities, easements, property lines, and/or other information on plans
• Performs field investigations and/or inspections of existing conditions and new construction
• Collects, compiles and/or analyzes data and field samples
• Assists in the preparation of program and project schedules
• Reviews drawings for conformance with established engineering standards
• Performs property-related research
• Provides technical or functional guidance to less experienced staff
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Knowledge of surveying principles and practices; engineering design and construction practices; computer-aided design and other general engineering computer software application programs, including spreadsheets and word processing is required
• High school diploma or GED required; Certificate of completion from an accredited Civil Engineering Technology or other related technical program preferred
• Minimum of 5 years equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Valid driver’s license required - Must be insurable by fleet insurer, driving history will be reviewed by agent and underwriter
• Must be able to pass a background check as required by military, industrial, port, and other client sites.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.
• Regularly work on repetitive tasks.
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects.
• Regularly hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Regularly use headphones and earpiece.
• Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Regularly understand the speech of another person.
• Frequently bend to file and maintain files.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 lbs
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone